DILLY CREAM OF SALMON SOUP

Steps:

• Peel and dice potatoes and onions 1/3-1/2" cubes.
• Carefully skin the salmon and cut into 1/2" wide strips; make one horizontal cut to halve strips then put salmon in fridge.
• In a stock pot add water, potatoes, onions and salt.
• Bring to a boil over moderate heat (might take awhile on an electric stove).
• Turn heat to low and simmer for an additional ten minutes (skim any foam).
• Finely chop dill
• Add half and half/cream and bring to boil over moderate heat.
• When slightly thickened, reduce to low heat.
• Add salmon and cook for 3 minutes on low heat.
• Add dill and stir.
• Add ground black pepper to taste then mix in 5 tbsp of softened butter and/or margarine (I like to use 2 tbsps butter and 3 margarine).
• Add mace if you have it, stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Taste the soup and if necessary, add salt.
• Done!